2264. chibbuq
Lexicon
chibbuq: Embrace, clasp

Original Word: חִבֻּק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chibbuq
Pronunciation: khib-book
Phonetic Spelling: (khib-book')
Definition: Embrace, clasp
Meaning: a clasping of the hands

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fold

From chabaq; a clasping of the hands (in idleness) -- fold.

see HEBREW chabaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from chabaq
Definition
a clasping, folding (of the hands)
NASB Translation
folding (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
חִבֻּק noun [masculine] a clasping, folding of the hands, only construct יָדַיִם לִשְׁכָּ֑כ ׳מְעַט ח Proverbs 6:10; Proverbs 24:33 (compare חָבַק Qal).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַק (chabaq), which means "to embrace" or "to clasp."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G1723: ἐναγκαλίζομαι (enagkalizomai) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of taking someone into one's arms, similar to the Hebrew concept of embracing or clasping. It appears in contexts where Jesus embraces children, highlighting the tenderness and care associated with such an action.

In summary, חִבֻּק (Chibbûq) represents the act of embracing, a gesture rich with emotional and relational significance in the biblical narrative. It underscores the importance of physical expressions of love and unity within the human experience as depicted in the Scriptures.

Usage: The term חִבֻּק is used to describe the physical act of embracing or clasping, often symbolizing affection, comfort, or unity.

Context: • The Hebrew word חִבֻּק (Chibbûq) is a noun that conveys the action of embracing or clasping, typically with the hands. This term is rooted in the verb חָבַק (chabaq), which appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible to describe acts of physical affection or closeness. The act of embracing is often associated with familial love, friendship, or reconciliation.
• In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, an embrace could signify a greeting, a farewell, or a gesture of peace and reconciliation. It is a physical expression of emotional connection and solidarity.
• While the specific term חִבֻּק does not appear frequently in the biblical text, its root and related forms are found in passages that highlight the importance of human connection and the expression of love and care through physical touch.
• The act of embracing is seen in various narratives, such as the reunion of family members or the reconciliation of estranged individuals, underscoring the significance of physical gestures in conveying deeper emotional truths and relationships.

Forms and Transliterations
חִבֻּ֖ק חבק chibBuk ḥib·buq ḥibbuq
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Englishman's Concordance
Proverbs 6:10
HEB: תְּנוּמ֑וֹת מְעַ֓ט ׀ חִבֻּ֖ק יָדַ֣יִם לִשְׁכָּֽב׃
NAS: A little folding of the hands
KJV: a little folding of the hands
INT: slumber A little folding of the hands to rest

Proverbs 24:33
HEB: תְּנוּמ֑וֹת מְעַ֓ט ׀ חִבֻּ֖ק יָדַ֣יִם לִשְׁכָּֽב׃
NAS: A little folding of the hands
KJV: a little folding of the hands
INT: slumber A little folding of the hands to rest

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2264
2 Occurrences


ḥib·buq — 2 Occ.















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